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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
To be the largest and Most In
pOrtant Religious
ASSemblage
Ever Held In America-AnO rthO-
dox Denominations to BE-
Represented.
The Baptist Anniversaries ut Mime
apolis Adjourned-Interes Re-
ports on the Indians Missions.
Tho General Assembly OF the United
Presbyterian Church Of North
America at PhiladelphiA
international 8. S. Convention.

CHICAGO, May 3l-A meeting prelimi
nary to the International Sunday school
convention which begins at Battery ID:
armory tomorrow was held tonight under
the auspices Of the Cook County Sunday
school Association. The bad weather and
the WEAKNESS Of many Of the delegates just
arrived prevented a large attendance.
Proceedings were confined 10 informal ad-
dresses by Rev. DIR. Broadous Of Louis
vile. Dr. Baugher of Gettysburg, Pa. and
Prof Kinds Of Lebanon, Tenn. Each Of
these II q member Of the International
lesson committee
Governor Colquitt. Of Georgia. who was
to preside at the temporary organization 10
morrnK. -tslses.FAed this-e~csang that he
had been unavoidably detained. 1t Is ex-
pected that General Clinton Ii. Fisk. Of
New Jersey, will take his place.
Nearly all Of the thousand delegates
representing every corner Of the United
States and British provinces are now In the
city. together with hundreds Of visitors.
The delegates TO the national apniversa-
ries of the Presbyterians aud Baptists. just
djourned at Omaha and Minneapolis. will
attend almost in body. In the other -
nominations each will have their rcprcsen
tatives on hand also The gathering will
be undoubtedly one OF the most notable OF
a religious character ever held in al Amer
lean CITY
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Sherman Among the Suck II.

CHICAGO, May 31.-Sentor John Sher
man left for Springfield on the S:45 train
this morning over the Chicago i Alton
road. He was met at the depot by mum
Der Of prominent citizens. Union League
clubs had chartered special train which
was elegantly fitted up. Before reaching
Springfield IL Is expected that the special
train will be met by Gov. Oglesby. Senator
Cullom, state officers and reception com
mittee appointed by the legislature who
left the latter city on the early morning
train for the purpose. The state party will
board the special train and the entire com
pany will resume their journey 10 Spring
q ED There, Senator h rman will be the
guest Of Senator Cullom. Senator Sher-
man will return TO Chicago Thursday and
on the evening of that day a public reeep-
ton will be rendered him at the Grand
Pacific hotel.
SPRINGFIELD, Ills. May 3l.-Senator
John Sherman, accompanied by Senator
G. B. Farwell, Col. James Sexton. VIM
Penn Nixon and other prominent Republi
can politicians, arrived here this evening
by a special car over the Chicago & Alton.
The party was met at Lincoln by Secretary
Of State Dement,, State Treasurer Tanner
and by meMoers OF the IeSlsiaiuie end c4b
zens' reception committee. Arriving a;
the depot, Senator Sherman and party
were driven To the Leland hotel.
where Mr. Sherman held an IN
formal levee lasting about one hour
The senator and state officers were then
driven to Senator Culloms residence 70
9 O'Clock dinner. Tonigh; Senator sher
man was rendered reception which vas
largely attended both by members Of the
legislature and citizens, by Governor and
Mrs Oglesby.
Senator Sherman comes 10 Springfield
by invitation Of several leading Republi
can members Of the legislature and will
tomorrow afternoon speak upon the poiiii
cal issues Of the day Elaborate arrange
uents have been made aud a large audiencs
from 40 joining territory il expected.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
OVER THE OCEAN.
England.

LONDON, May 9th he yacht race from
Harways to South End took place today.
A spanking east breeze prevailed. The
Thistle was the first to go over the starting
line She was followed three minutes and
five seconds later by the Trek. The 1rex
however, wins first prize and the Thistle
second. Irex, Neptune, Thistle. Queen
Nab, Sleuth Hound, Wendeur. Fox Hound
and Genesta are entered for the channel
race, which will be contested on Saturday.
The first prize will be $50 pounds.
Miners in the Lieg district have resumed
work
Grain porters at Avonmouth docks, Bris-
tol, who struck against the use of elevators
in unloading vessels. have gone back to
work, employers having promised to use
elevators only when they were insufficiently
supplied with manual labor.
During service in the Cathedral at Pres
burg, Hungary. on Saturday, en- alarm OF
fire was raised, panic ensued and many
of the congregation were injured in the
crush which resulted from frantic endeav-
ors of the people to reach the doors.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Ancient Relics Un.arihed.

kansas CiTT, May 31-Whlle come
workmen were grading Summit svenus. In
the suburbs Of Westport, To day. they dis
covered lot Of bones. evidently those of a
human being. With them were found
beads and silver medal about twice the
size O, more 81 silver dollar. On the
medal WAS cut . likensss al President an
Buren,. surrounded BY the words. Martin
VanB uren. president Of the United States,
A. ID 1887. On The reverse Was tfDa
hawk and q pipe crossed and The words
Peace and Friendship. II WAS eviden,ly
a medal tbs, had been presented 10 sosrae In
dian chief and bariezi With bis remains.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Belgium.

BRUSSELS, May 3l.-The syndicate fac
tory engineers of this district joined the
strike, although the Brussels Federation
advised them not to. NJ Anseele, leader
of the Ghent socialists, is also opposed to
the decision of the syndicate
The chamber of deputies today COM
menced debate on extra military credits.
The prime minister justified asking that it
be read. 1t proposes Strengthening the
forts on Muez Belgian neutrality. he said,
must be armed neutrally in order to pre-
vent beligerant powers using Belgian terri
tory. Military authorities concurred in
the opinion that the line of Muez is very
tempting passage
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Manufacturers Appeal.

PrTTsBURe, May 3l.-The iron and steel
manufacturers of this city viii make an
appeal TO the interstate commerce commits
sion from the classification of certain
specialties, made by the trunk line commits
sion ct a recent meeting in New York.
The classification is in the nature OF re-
duc;ion on fifth class articles, but did not
include hoops. bands and sheet iron. fenc
ing, plsin wires, axle springs, links and
pins. These articles have heretofore been
considered in the fifth class and the manu-
lecturers claim that not to include them in
the result Is gross discrimination.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01

PHILADELPHIA. May 3I-Tbe General
Assembly Of the United Presbyterian
Church Of North America continued its
session today The general committee on
home missions presented rsporf In the
enlrse Of which 1t said. One 81 two things
must be done. either our mission work
must he greatly contracted. or the gi.ts q
the church Ia this cause must be AZ ones
greatly increased
The home mission report recommended
continued aid % the stations 81 Albena.
Denver. Portland. Ore Narshsiltoxn.
Mich: Engle~ood. H.. PARK Avenue.
Omaha. Wichita; Columbus, .. Various
amounts were recommended 70 Re Eppro-
r,ria;ed % The Oh inese mission AZ La An
geIes. Cal, the Warm Spring Indian mis-
don the station AZ san Diego. Cal. and
the prousising fields Il Dakota. Birminy-
ham. Ala Western Kansas. Western Ne
braska ADD Colorado.
In thu cogsrse Of general discussion on
the repor; charges of nnilthsl
ness on The rsart o. sE.issionsrsez we're made
by Rev ID 3 Kennedy, creasing sosrs-
thing q a senzs;ion The burden o! ;ss
complain. xas that they bad used ins;rc-
mental music Ia their services. Ia dlscsss3i
ence. be .dler'. 81 Christ So long ~ un
inspired melody 1. used. The church viii
no; contribute 70 the home mtszton-
Rev. J X NeAIlis;sr, II Asss.chsisetts,
made light II Mr.. Reaneay's remarks. and
declared be wa tired Of this waving ~
the body shir'.
Rev. j. G. Csrson presented The follOr-
ing
Resolved. Tbs, 10 par - the nonsy
appropriated 10 this reposf shall be sIpend-
ed In sny oougregAii0a xEsch u kno~n 20
u-e instruments q music In c9zrecfson
with the xor.Lip Of God
Tae vote wac For Instrumental f7sssssc.
i22, asai2s;. 81.
Rev Dicxsy prsseaioa Tie grr.sszs OF
The general .ssrInhiy o. The Presbyterian
church "a sezsscn :; DElsAa
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Reformed Episcopai Council.

PaILApELPHfA. Pa. May 3i.-The
general council Of the Reformed Episcopal
church adjourned las. .,cning to meet In
Ottawa on the last V ssseisy in May two
years hence Befoi'. adjournment tbs
committee on doctrine and worship recon
mended tina, the synod Of Canada be per
mi,,ed 10 formulate such version 81 the
book Of prayer" Of the Church 81 Eng
land a. 1t may deem fitting. and submit
such plan Of revision Of that book 70 the
committee on doctrine and worship. the
committee To report 80 the next general
council This vas agreed 10:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Charged With Patricide.

READING, Pa, May 3l.-William Show
ers. a cigsrmaker, aged 80 years, was ar
rested at AnnviIle, Lesano county. at mid
night, charged with numbering his two
grandchildren. William and Samuel, aged
respectively three and five years. The
children were illegitimate offspring OF
Showers deceased daughter. and two
weeks ago he drove into the mountains
with the children in his wagon and resarn-
ed without them. Nothing has been heard
Of them since, and as Showers told many
conflicting stories regarding their absence.
the district attorney last nigh, ordered his
arrest on the charge of taking their lives,
and he was lodged In Jail.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01

ST PETERSBURG. Msy 3l.-Journal de
st. Petersburg says Turkey has issued
circular relative to Bulgaria not modifying
Russias justified refusal to nominate at
present Bulgarian regency. kilograms
from Merv confirm the statement that
English engineers are actively terrifying
Herat. Walls and trenches are being
strengthened, redouts built to resist artil-
lery. Afghans have displayed hatred of
the English and the ameer has been oblig
ed to appoint military officials to protect
the men employed on work. The aim OF
the English authorities is to enable the gar
rison of 10, 900 men at Herat 10 withstand
the siege of ninety days.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01

opera house shouting: Resignation,
Resignation" 'lcng live Boulanger,
1--WE will have him." etc. At II p. m. the
crowd outside had greatly increased; the
numbers became so turbulent Republican
guard, which was held in readiness in the
court yard of the opera house, was ordered
Out to disperse the mob, which was &C
complished.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Re,hapy College Dedie alton

LrSsErRg. Kan. Msy 81 The city Is
RAPIDLY flIins with visitors f0y the Bib
any college dedication festival Com
paencemeof all take place tcEaorrox AEsa
the dedication Thursday. speisl tra.1s
from al points will arrive both days.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
striking Monlders Firrn.

PrTrsBCRs. M.y 81; Is reported TO
day thai The s;0Ee noalders hare decided
70 stand out firmly for "a advance In wages
acd they viii refuse 10 sign the agreement
sakesi foY by the manufacturer
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
The Weather Roport.

WASHINGTON, June 1, l u. m.-The
following are the indications: For Mis-
souri,: Generally fair weather, generally
warmer, light variable winds.
For Kansas: Warmer, fair weather,
variable winds, generally southeasterly.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Italy.

ROME. May 3i.-The central crater OF
Mount -Etna began eruption this morning.
The flow continues increasing In volume.
Heavy clouds of smoke, masses OF stone
and cinders are issuing from the crater.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Mysterious Poisoning.

MONTREAL, May 3l-Three men-Hil-
lon, jeanette and Madoun-at work yesier-
day complained Of being sick and ii was
found they hsd been poisoned Jeanette
and Madoun died: Hilton IL still very sick.
Cause unknown.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
THE IMMIGRATION QUESTION.

Correspondence has recently passed be-
tween the secretary of state and the Brit
ish minister on the subject of the immigra.
ton of Irish crofters whose transportation
expenses, it is currently reported. are met
by the English government. In answer TO
inquiries by the British minister as to
whether the government intends TO take
any action in the promises, Secretary Bay
ard states that he cannot give general re-
ply, but that each case will be considered
upon its merits He intimates. however,
that the sending of paupers, who are like
ly to become a public charge TO this coun-
try. by the British government. would be
in turn regarded as an unfriendly act.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Northwestern Railroad Troubles.


CHICAGO, May 31.-A most important
meeting Of the managers of the northwest
ern railroads was held today, and on its
results hung the question as to whether
there was bitter war to be waged among
the lines in the west and northwest, or
whether the pipe of peace was to be
smoked and harmony prevail. The Chi
cago, Burlington e. Northern has been
threatening for the past lwo months that
on June 1 it would withdraw from the as
ISOLATION and on that date cut the through
rates between Chicago and Minneapolis
and ST. Paul one half The Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul announced that if the
threat was carried out it would in turn cut
the rates to Omaha in the same proportion.
If the two lines had carried out this pro
posed program it meant complete de-
moralizatiOn of both through and local
rates throughout the west, and loss to
the interested roads in .rnings of $50, 900
day.
The Burlington & N,rthern would I'M
doubleday have carried out its threat had
not the Burlington, which controls it,
forced it to back down from its position,
which it did at today's meeting. The Bur
lington s. Northern with other lines agree
ing to keep the present rates in force from
and after June 1. subject to fifteen days
notice of the desire on the part of any line
to change.
A resolution was proposed to suspend
any further issue of milling in transit and
to make the through grain rate from st.
Paul and Minneapolis 10 cents a hundred.
The managers discussed this until late in
the evening and then adjourned till to-
morrow. f.
The general opinion is that the resolu-
ton will prevail.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
brighton Beach.

NEW YoHx. Asy 81. - wtnners 81
Brighton Beach today were Asdam.sex.
Yrulic. II Trinidad. Richmond. Hshesd.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
NOT SHOWN Ell, SEWHERE'

And the most elegant Black Dress Goods
to be found in America are the new weaves
in English Silk Warp Dress Goods, fine and
light weight for warm weather. They take
the place of everything, etc. Ask to see
them Some Of the best are called Feather
Cloth, Clairette, Gypsy Cloth, Etc.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
SPECIAL SALE.

All our Muslin Underwear will be sold at
special sale again this week. Gowns, corset
covers, chemise and drawers and childrens
white dresses. Every garment we'll made
and full size Provide Now.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
The Formation OF q New Minis
try for the Government
OF France
Entrusted to M. Rouvier who
Makes Brief Statement
Of His Policy.
General Ferrian Succeeds Gener-
alBoulanger as Minis
ter OF War.
Lack Of Harmony Between the New
Cabinet and the Cham Der of Depu-
ties Likely to Produce Crisis.

Complications in Connection With
Russo-TurkO-Bu Bulgarian Affairs
Growing More Complex
The English FOrtifyiDg.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
THE DRILL A SUCCESS.

The army officers who served as judges
at the national drill called at the war de-
partment to pay their respects to Secretary
Endicott and Gen. Sheridan prior to re-
turning to their regular stations. Col.
Black, who was president of the board Of
Judges, said today that the drill was COM
plete success from military standpoint
and that those who managed it and those
who participated in it were entitled TO great
credit.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
THE KICKERS.
The Usual Complement Of Complaints
Against the Commerce Law.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 31.-J. F.
Tucker, assistant general manager of the
Chicago, Milwaukee s. st. Paul Railway
Co., made answer to the complaint prefer
ed against the company before the inter
state commerce commission by the Barton
Stock Car Company. The answer broadly
denies the jurisdiction of the commission
to grant the relief prayed for or any
other relief upon allegations
made in complaints It also denies gener-
ally the truth of the allegation respecting
the lightness and easy running of the Bur
ton cars, and affirms that no exoIbitant
rates have been charged for hauling them
A. J. Poppleton as attorney for the
Union Pacific Railway Co.. also makes
answer to like complaint by the Burton
Stock Car Co., covering substantially the
same points as that made by the Chicago.
Milwaukee s. St. Paul company.
T. A. Barrett, president of the
State Farmers Alliance of Mime
sofa, transmits long list of
requests by the executive committee
of the alliance looking to the vigorous en-
forcement of the interstate commerce law /:
CSpCCldliy tudt pau ICldeAuS w tuc lOuS duu
short haul The alliance takes ground
that such business interests as can be sus-
tanned only by reason of suspension Of the
fourth section ought not to be sustained at
all; better that the business Of the country
be left to the natural laws of trade than
that few favored persons in certain
places should be able to, organize and carry
on colossal enterprises because of advant-
ages in the use of railways.
Complaint has also been received from
William II. Council, colofed, directed
against the Western. s. Atlantic railroad,
in which he AYERS that on account of his
color he was forcibly elected from a first
class car after having paid for first class
ticket. He asked that the commission
award him $1,000 damages and such other
relief as it may be proper.
The Atlantic s. North Carolina Railroad
has filed application for suspension of sec
ton 4 as far as it affects Morehead City
and Kingston, N. c., averring that at both
these points water competition will ruin its
business unless the relief sought is granted.
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CAPITAL BUDGET.
GENTLY DROPPING DOWN.

WASHINGTON. May Silt Is estimated
at the treasury department that the decrease
of the public debt during the month of
Nav is $40, O00, 900.
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COME : AGAIN {!
COME THIS WEEK

With two Dress Making Departments,
one under Madame Chambers and one under
Madame Liggett we can make dresses Of all
kinds at short notice.
The National tribune., 1887-08-25
GEN. FARNSwORTH.
How He Fell In the Furious Charge at Gettysbu,


EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: have read
several letters from Lieut.. Clark, lst VT. Cav,
who claims that Gen. Farnsworth was killed
while leading squadron of his regiment in r.
charge at Gettysburg aud that the comrades of
the LIST w. Va. Cav. who disputed his claim
were laboring under great mistake. j would
not wish anyone TO think any of our boys
would dispute just claim or try TO take any
honor that did not belong 10 them.
Gen. Farnsworth commanded brigade in
Kilpatrick's Division, composed Of the LIST w.
Va, 5tn n. Y. and 18th Pa. Cav, and at the
battle Of Gettysburg one or two other regiments
Joined US. We were stationed OF the extreme
left OF the army; the other brigade (Custer's)
was on the extreme right, and with US were
Gen Fitzpatrick and staff The brigade was
formed in squadTons behind a strip Of woods,
the LET w. Va. being the 6rst regiment. Farms.
worth took il with him through the woods 10
rcconnOiter, and when we came in view they
opened on us with two batteries Of artillery,
aud had heavy line Of infantry behind stone
fence. We came back and took up our former
position In the brigade. with Gen. Farnsworth
just IN front.
Fitzpatrick ordered him 10 charge. He re-
piled, If j make that charge I'll lose every
man I've got" Gen. X. said, by c.! il
you don't want 10 lead those men, will"
Gen. y. replied, i can lead them" Then,
turning 10 Col. Richmond, Of the LIST w. Va,
he ordered him TO send the first squadron for
ward 20 throw rail fence ont Of the road.
While they were throwing down the fence,
Capt. Haris, Adjt Knowles, and many men
were killed. Then the brigade charged, Col.
| Richmond leading with the LIST w. Va, and
with IL was Gen. Farnsworih. The brigade
charged through two fields under heavy fire
Of nusketry aud rakod with grape and canis-
tex j think the General WAS killed near the
stone fcuce-at least have heard some Of the
| comrades say lac fell there. Some OF the regi-
ment did not get 10 the FIRST fence, aud il may
! be that n regiment went around TO the LETT
where there was nothing 10 oppose them but a
! skinpish-line, aud had little circus of their
own. j think 10 was a useless waste Of life
and the charge should never have been made
! No one knew this any better than Farnsworth
w. }. BRowS, Go. b, LIST w. Va Cav, Elm
Grove, w. Va.
The National tribune., 1887-08-25
0Cnnfurinr n IncnmnfIte. -

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: There lives in
this community one of the survivors of that ill
fated expedition which penetrated the interior
of Georgia in search OF locomotives and rolling
stock. Comrade John HOuck, formerly Of Co.
f. 5jth H., has in his possession one of the
medals presented by Congress To each of the
survivors OF said expedition. He escaped from
the prison at Chattanooga with Andrews on
the eve of the carrying out of the sentence
which condemned them TO death. Andrews
was recaptured at once and executed on Mis-
sion Ridge. Houck (alias Walam) wandered
three days and was taken by squad of Roddy's
cavalry while hiding in q driitpile under the
bank of the Tennessee near Decatur, Ala. His
captors did not know him to be the same man
that made his escape from Chattanooga, and
they forwarded him directly 10 Atlanta prison.
After numerous adventures and long cOnGne-
ment in many prisons he was finally ex-
changed. He tells the thrilling story In a mod
est, unassuming manner. He is a first-class
mechanic, millwright by trade, and must
have been very young when he took that wild
ride from Big Shanty.-E. GARLAND, First
Sergeant, Co. f, 4th Iowa, Carthage, Mo.